Technician, Production at Nexstar in Sacramento, CA

Technician, Production Location: CA-Sacramento;4655 Fruitridge Road (Tribune-KTXL) We’re looking for entry level people with video editing skills and a passion for broadcasting. You will edit video for our newscasts, as well as work in the studio and control room during the newscasts: floor directing, running cameras, operating audio, and more. Must be able to demonstrate non-linear editing skills, and we’ll teach you the rest. Related college coursework is preferred. This is a great opportunity to get into a newsroom and gain some valuable experience. Hours can be anything from early morning to late night, holidays, weekends, etc. We are a 24/7 operation. Responsibilities: ·         Editing video for newscasts (VO’s, VOSOTS, PKG’s) ·         Set up and maintenance of studio for newscast ·         Various studio positions during newscasts including: ·         Operating prompter ·         Operating robotic studio cameras ·         Operating handheld camera ·         Operating jib camera ·         Floor directing ·         Operating audio board ·         Other duties as assigned Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ·         Must be able to work well under deadline pressure ·         Must be fast and accurate with non-linear editing ·         Attention to detail is a must ·         Ability to handle the pressure of a live news production Work Environment ·         Work performed primarily in an office environment, in the Control Room and in studio ·         Exposure to electrical equipment Education and Experience ·         Must be proficient in non-linear editing. Adobe Premier experience preferred. ·         Experience in multi-camera studio production is desired ·         College coursework in video production is preferred Compensation - $17.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report